Year-End Review 2025 : Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase II Achievements

Year End Review 2025 of Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation highlighting Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase II achievements, ODF Plus villages and sanitation reforms.

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Introduction

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti continues to play a pivotal role in improving rural sanitation and cleanliness in India. The year 2025 marked significant progress under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen Phase II, focusing on sustainability, waste management, and community participation.

Major Achievements in 2025

1. Progress towards ODF Plus (Model) Villages

1. Over 83% of villages in India have been declared ODF Plus (Model).5.27 lakh villages now have Solid Waste Management (SWM) arrangements.
2. 5.41 lakh villages have Liquid Waste Management (LWM) facilities.
3. As on 16 December 2025:4.89 lakh villages declared ODF Plus (Model)4.15 lakh villages verified as ODF Plus (Model)

2. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 Campaign

1. Conducted from 17 September to 2 October 2025.
2. Witnessed Jan Bhagidari with participation of over 18 crore people, including 13 crore rural citizens.
3. Inspired by the Prime Minister’s call “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath”, mass cleanliness drives were undertaken.
4. Hon’ble Union Minister and Ministers of State for Jal Shakti led Shramdaan activities, including a flagship event at Kalindi Kunj, Delhi.

3. Leadership & Community Engagement

1. Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti interacted with over 150 Sarpanches ahead of the 79th Independence Day (2025).
2. Focus on strengthening Gram Panchayat-led sanitation governance.

4. Hamara Shauchalay, Hamara Bhavishya Campaign

1. Repair and beautification of:
   • More than 1 lakh Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs)
   • Over 550 Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs)
2. Conducted 49,000+ IEC/BCC activities.
3. Participation of over 32 lakh individuals, reinforcing behaviour change and ownership.

About Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen

1. Launched on 2 October 2014 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2. Aimed to eliminate open defecation by 2 October 2019, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
3. Rural sanitation coverage increased from 39% (2014) to 100% (2019).
4. All villages across India declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2019.

SBM-G Phase II (Launched in 2020)

Objective

1. To achieve Sampoorna Swachhata by:
   • Sustaining ODF status
   • Ensuring no one is left behind
   • Providing comprehensive waste management systems
   • Transforming villages into ODF Plus (Model) villages
2. Core Components
   • ODF Sustainability
   • Solid Waste Management
   • Liquid Waste Management
   • Visual Cleanliness

Key Highlights of SBM-G in 2025

1. Total programme outlay: Over ₹1.40 lakh crore
2. Since October 2014:
   • 12+ crore IHHLs constructed
   • 2.67 lakh Community Sanitary Complexes
3. Plastic Waste Management arrangements in 5,300+ blocks
4. Under GOBARdhan:
   • 970+ community biogas plants functional
5. Capacity Building:
   • 21,306 trainings conducted
   • 1,15,274 Gram Panchayats covered
   • 32,298 trainers trained (Master & Field Trainers)

Digital Governance: SBM-G Dashboard

1. A dynamic, NIC-developed MIS platform.
2. Enables real-time monitoring, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.
3. Regularly updated by States/UTs to track ODF Plus progress.

Financial PerformanceExpenditure under SBM-G (Central Share – ₹ Crore)

Conclusion

The year 2025 represents a transformational phase for rural sanitation in India. Through strong political leadership, community participation, technological integration, and sustained funding, SBM-G Phase II has moved India closer to Sampoorna Swachhata. The focus on ODF Plus (Model) villages, waste management, and behavioural change ensures that sanitation gains are sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready.

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